Wow. I guess I never thought I would read this because Linda was such a fighter. I was lucky enough to meet Linda and share some time with her at the 2007 National Show. I saw a beautiful horse trotting around the warm-up ring and was so taken with him. When they pulled into the center to await the class entry, I told the driver that I loved her horse and asked who he was. She said, "Oh thank you and this is Fred." Well I knew immediately who he was and who she was, and introduced myself and Flirt, whom she also recognized from this forum. We connected right away and did spend some time at the show chatting and visiting, and sent some messages back and forth over the time since then. What I know about Linda is how kind and supportive she is. She always had the nicest compliments about my horses and my horsemanship. A bright light has been snuffed out, and the world is a little poorer for it. I am sorry for Linda's friends and family. After making her acquaintance, I have a little glimpse of what they have lost.